In your trip to Madrid you have the opportunity to stay in one of the hotels oldest in Spain, historically known as the Comb Inn, founded in year 1610 .
Midway between Puerta del Sol and Plaza Mayor, on Postas 17 Street, this historic inn is currently a modern and comfortable four-star hotel, the Petit Palace Posada del Peine, managed by the hotel chain High Tech, which was completely restored and reopened in 2005.
The curious name of the Comb Inn It is because travelers were offered the service of “bed, sink and comb“, which remained tied by a rope so that they would not take him away.
When you go to the Plaza Mayor along Postas Street, on the left you will be surprised by a building with a facade with a burgundy red color and widely ornamented.
This is the current Hotel Petit Palace Posada del Peine, which actually occupies three different buildings.
You will notice that the entrance to the hotel is located in an adjacent building of lower height, with a yellow facade, crowned with a small temple that houses a clock.
In reality this is the building where in 1610 the original Posada del Peine, at that time next to a stop for the coaches that arrived in Madrid.
In 1800, The facilities were expanded by raising the building currently with a reddish façade. And during the 19th century the Posada del Peine continued to be the only hotel establishment in Madrid.
In 1891, was built third building of the Posada del Peine in Madrid, so that after the expansion it had up to 150 rooms. It was finally closed to the public in 1970, until its recent opening.
More information about the Hotel Petit Palace Posada del Peine
- Official website of the Hotel Petit Palace Posada del Peine in Madrid
- User reviews of the Hotel Petit Palace Posada del Peine on Tripadvisor
- Search price offers at the Hotel Petit Palace Posada del Peine in Madrid
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Pilar, thanks for your contribution, I will correct it 🙂